Francis Asks To Pray for „Pope Benedict"
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In this context he asked to pray for him and his predecessor whom he called "Pope Benedict",
"Pray for me and for my ministry, also for Pope Benedict, so that [the Petrine ministry] always and everywhere may strengthen the brothers in the Faith."
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